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Christmess review: one of the best Christmas films in years
This new independent Australian film is melancholy, sometimes hopeful and always engrossing.
Doctor Who at 60: a psychologist weighs in
A psychologist explains who and what makes a good Tardis travelling companion in the long-running Doctor Who series.
Napoleon: busting myths in the new Ridley Scott movie
Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? A historian explains the truth behind the legends of Ridley Scott’s biopic.
Five Aussie movie musicals you need to see
With 2023 shaping up to be the year of the musical movie, here are five essential Aussie musicals you need…
Master and Commander at 20: an emblem of wholesome masculinity
Peter Weir's 2003 masterpiece offers a heartwarming alternative picture of male camaraderie.
Scarygirl tells a story of human-nature connection through Australian animation
Scarygirl, in cinemas now, emulates a toy aesthetic to teach kids about the natural world and the need for human-nature…
The Exorcist: Believer is a sequel that shouldn’t exist
Believer is a 'retcon', a movie that ignores or re-imagines events in previous films ... but why?
Wes Anderson's new films show the complicated legacy of Roald Dahl
Anderson’s Dahl shorts explore some grittier works from the author’s oeuvre without any creative rewriting.
Shayda marks a profound shift in Australian cinema
Shayda presents an unflinching portrayal of domestic violence and oppressive marriage.
The rules of romantic comedy: a romcom expert explains
Miscommunication, conflict, friends to lovers ... the recipe for romantic comedy has been honed like a well-baked cake.